Postcode Analysis Kingston upon Hull, City of, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTHCROFT DRIVE, HU8 9UN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHCROFT DRIVE, HU8 9UN.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HU8 9UN — age 47, 86% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HU8 9UN is a safe, established residential area on Southcroft Drive, 0.7km from Sutton on Hull in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.

For serious buyers, HU8 9UN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.

Census 2021 statistics for HU8 9UN are sourced from Output Area E00065106 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 9UN. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 302,000

3 sales · Mean £ 299,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HU8 9UN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Burglary14
Vehicle crime12
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Spring Cottage Primary School

Outstanding483 pupils0.5 km
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Neasden Primary School

Good282 pupils0.8 km
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Euler Academy

27 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Academy

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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Biggin Hill Primary School

Outstanding667 pupils1.1 km
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Gillshill Primary School

Good505 pupils1.1 km
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Cavendish Primary School

Inadequate318 pupils1.1 km
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Dorchester Primary School

Good318 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Sutton Fisheries0.5 km
  • Chopstick House0.9 km
  • Spring Cottage Fast Foods0.6 km
  • Merit Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mrs I Stewart0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Sutton Service Station0.2 km
  • Today's Local0.6 km
  • Tweendykes Wines1.0 km
  • Today's Local0.4 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.4 km
  • The Ship Inn0.5 km
  • The Robin0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • King Seddy Cakes0.5 km
  • Hull City Council Facilities @ Redwood Glades0.8 km
  • Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Saltshouse Tavern0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hull5.3 km
  • Cottingham7.1 km
  • New Holland9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hovingham Close0.2 km
  • Kildale Close0.2 km
  • Mallyan Close0.2 km
  • Fossdale Close0.3 km
  • Gragdale Close0.3 km